About Rayleigh's Piece, Lotus: " This represents finding peace after going through hell. Even after everything I went through, I still found my light." Size: 12" x 12" Support fresh starts and purchase this art piece for a suggested donation…

Meagan's Story: Meagan (age 32) was married to her abuser for 8 years. Her husband would hit her where the bruises would not be easily seen by others, such as her head and ribs. He would tell her that no…

Tony's Story: Tony (age 35) came to shelter with his wife and their children after one of the children were sexually assaulted by a "friend" that the family was living with. While in-shelter, Tony and his wife were able to…

Lisa's Story: When Lisa (age 47) first joined our outreach support group, she was very quiet and spent a lot of time listening to other survivors in the group. As time went on, Lisa grew more confident, and she is…

Finn's Story: Finn’s parents were often called the perfect couple. Finn’s father was handsome and charming. His mother was fun and outgoing. Behind closed doors, Finn’s father was controlling, jealous and physically abusive. Over time, the abuse escalated and his…

Tommy's Story: Tommy came to shelter with his brother and mother. They had been living with a longtime friend of Tommy’s mother after Tommy’s grandmother had passed away. The friend began abusing Tommy’s mother as well as making threats towards…

James' Story: James (age 8) is a middle child in a family of five. His father went to prison for multiple domestic violence related charges perpetuated against different women. Growing up, James watched how his father expressed anger or dealt…

Sonia's Story: Sonia’s parents were married just months before she was born, and many people told them that they were the perfect couple. Sonia’s father was handsome and charming. Her mother was fun and outgoing. Behind closed doors, Sonia’s father…

Tonya's Story: Tonya (age 31) came to our safe shelter with her two young children after escaping a physically, emotionally, and financially abusive relationship. Tonya’s husband knew that she was also abused by her parents as a child, and he…